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Give out in time (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

emit

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'give out' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'time' is the wordplay.
'time' anagrams to 'EMIT'.
But, I am unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for emit that I've seen before include "Give out or pour forth" , "Give out or put forth" , "Let out" , "Give off, gas say" , "Throw out" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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